Senior Security Engineer - IAM

Description

• This role will have a focus on supporting and enhancing federation, authentication technologies and their associated protocols (i.e. SAML, OIDC, oAuth, LDAP, MFA)
• In this role you will also support other strategic IAM functions like lifecycle management, access management and privileged identity management
• Design, implement and support highly automated, reliable and available IAM solutions
• Deliver IAM systems which elevate security and compliance for in-house developed and commercial off-the-shelf applications
• Lead emerging trend research, orchestrate product evaluations, and select the latest industry standards and tools
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, participate in on-call rotation, and develop solutions and processes to eliminate off hours support calls
• Assist in the automation of manual tasks
• Development of process documentation and standard, policies, procedures, and baselines
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate collection and analysis of technical requirements based on critical projects IAM use cases and expectations.

• 3-5 years of applications support or equivalent experience with a specialization in IAM platforms and tools
• Development experience in either an object oriented or scripting language (Powershell, Unix Shell)
• Experience with LDAP directories and relational databases (e.g., AD, eDirectory, Oracle DB, SQL Server)
• Experience with Authentication and Authorization mechanisms and protocols (SAML, RBAC/ABAC, OAuth/Open ID Connect, 2FA/MFA, adaptive/contextual/passwordless authentication)
• Strong familiarity with security issues surrounding Identity Access Management and experience in implementation of security systems and controls.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of information security components, principles, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work across a broad range of technologies to deliver complex solutions
• Ability to succinctly articulate complex technical issues with both technicians and business sponsors
• Effective time management skills demonstrated by successful and timely completion of projects
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of applicable audit controls and applicability to IAM services architecture, design, and processes.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
• High level critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, self-starter with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead working groups - able to negotiate and create consensus
• Ability to compose and present material to communicate difficult concepts and gain consensus
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple goals
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical, management and senior leadership

• Hands-on experience developing and deploying large-scale enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: Active Directory, LDAP, Federation, MFA and associated protocols (i.e. SAML, OIDC, oAuth, LDAP, MFA)
• Other IAM technology exposure is a plus: Identity Lifecycle Management, Privileged Identity Management
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or equivalent is a plus
• Information Systems Security certifications (e.g. Security+, Network+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, etc.) are a plus